Cost of living in Delhi (India) is 10% more expensive than in Xalapa (Mexico)
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| Food in Delhi (India) is 27% more expensive than in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Delhi (India) | Xalapa (Mexico) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ₨516 (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 77 | 93% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ₨290 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 81 | 3% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ₨164 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 33 | 43% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ₨55 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 19 | 14% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ₨75 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 31 | 29% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ₨39 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 12 | 10% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ₨262 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 43 | 74% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ₨114 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 32 | 1% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ₨27 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 15 | 48% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ₨123 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 17 | 112% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ₨1,182 (Mex$ 339) | Mex$ 168 | 101% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ₨82 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 23 | 1% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ₨32 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 15 | 38% |
| Housing in Delhi (India) is about the same as in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||
| Delhi (India) | Xalapa (Mexico) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₨40,491 (Mex$ 11,609) | Mex$ 8,322 | 39% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ₨23,462 (Mex$ 6,727) | Mex$ 3,849 | 75% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ₨4,645 (Mex$ 1,332) | Mex$ 1,240 | 7% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₨25,531 (Mex$ 7,320) | Mex$ 5,765 | 27% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ₨15,415 (Mex$ 4,419) | Mex$ 3,070 | 44% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ₨3,363 (Mex$ 964) | Mex$ 1,908 | 49% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ₨649 (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 421 | 56% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ₨29,554 (Mex$ 8,473) | Mex$ 5,893 | 44% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨8,781 (Mex$ 2,518) | Mex$ 1,627 | 55% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ₨344 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 87 | 13% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ₨182 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 79 | 34% |
| Clothes in Delhi (India) is 21% more expensive than in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||
| Delhi (India) | Xalapa (Mexico) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ₨2,451 (Mex$ 703) | Mex$ 721 | 3% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ₨3,149 (Mex$ 903) | Mex$ 666 | 36% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨3,546 (Mex$ 1,017) | Mex$ 1,030 | 1% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ₨2,647 (Mex$ 759) | Mex$ 945 | 20% |
| Transportation in Delhi (India) is about the same as in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||
| Delhi (India) | Xalapa (Mexico) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ₨950,307 (Mex$ 272,460) | Mex$ 289,069 | 6% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ₨78 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 19 | 16% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ₨1,584 (Mex$ 454) | Mex$ 450 | 1% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ₨217 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 160 | 61% |
| Personal Care in Delhi (India) is 12% cheaper than in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||
| Delhi (India) | Xalapa (Mexico) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨97 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 70 | 60% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ₨180 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 128 | 60% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ₨526 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 442 | 66% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ₨294 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 47 | 78% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ₨141 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 40 | 2% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ₨324 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 35 | 163% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ₨100 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 23 | 23% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ₨69 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 23 | 13% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ₨259 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 113 | 35% |
| Entertainment in Delhi (India) is 26% more expensive than in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||
| Delhi (India) | Xalapa (Mexico) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ₨1,111 (Mex$ 319) | Mex$ 211 | 51% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ₨778 (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 140 | 60% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ₨3,260 (Mex$ 935) | Mex$ 700 | 34% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ₨2,774 (Mex$ 795) | Mex$ 355 | 124% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ₨730 (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 61 | 240% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ₨244 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 36 | 92% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ₨270 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 26 | 201% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ₨35,362 (Mex$ 10,139) | Mex$ 11,860 | 15% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ₨3.90 (Mex$ 1.12) | Mex$ 3.02 | 63% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ₨2,478 (Mex$ 711) | Mex$ 483 | 47% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ₨324 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 48 | 93% |
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For example, you would need at least Mex$ 28,580 (₨99,684) in Delhi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 26,000 in Xalapa.